used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The glowing fire in the stern of the _Sprite_ lighted the darkness with a ghastly glare.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The boat was on fire and speeding, with a lashed wheel, across the troubled waters of the lake.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The boat was on fire and speeding, with a lashed wheel, across the troubled waters of the lake.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The boat was on fire and speeding, with a lashed wheel, across the troubled waters of the lake.
CHUMSnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading CHUMS TO THE RESCUE.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What could Matt do to save himself?
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The glowing fire in the stern of the _Sprite_ lighted the darkness with a ghastly glare.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What could Matt do to save himself?
start firing a weapon
From this reading The glowing fire in the stern of the _Sprite_ lighted the darkness with a ghastly glare.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading The glowing fire in the stern of the _Sprite_ lighted the darkness with a ghastly glare.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading The glowing fire in the stern of the _Sprite_ lighted the darkness with a ghastly glare.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading The glowing fire in the stern of the _Sprite_ lighted the darkness with a ghastly glare.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Matt was several moments realizing the terrible predicament in which Ross had placed him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Matt was several moments realizing the terrible predicament in which Ross had placed him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading What could Matt do to save himself?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Matt was several moments realizing the terrible predicament in which Ross had placed him.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The boat was on fire and speeding, with a lashed wheel, across the troubled waters of the lake.
lashedverbUS /læʃt/
past form of “lash” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading The boat was on fire and speeding, with a lashed wheel, across the troubled waters of the lake.
set afire or burning
From this reading The glowing fire in the stern of the _Sprite_ lighted the darkness with a ghastly glare.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading Matt was several moments realizing the terrible predicament in which Ross had placed him.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Matt was several moments realizing the terrible predicament in which Ross had placed him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The glowing fire in the stern of the _Sprite_ lighted the darkness with a ghastly glare.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The boat was on fire and speeding, with a lashed wheel, across the troubled waters of the lake.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Matt was several moments realizing the terrible predicament in which Ross had placed him.
predicamentnounUS /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading Matt was several moments realizing the terrible predicament in which Ross had placed him.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Matt was several moments realizing the terrible predicament in which Ross had placed him.
free from harm or evil
From this reading CHUMS TO THE RESCUE.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading Matt was several moments realizing the terrible predicament in which Ross had placed him.
except for; apart from
From this reading What could Matt do to save himself?
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Matt was several moments realizing the terrible predicament in which Ross had placed him.
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading The boat was on fire and speeding, with a lashed wheel, across the troubled waters of the lake.
SpritenounUS /spraɪt/
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading The glowing fire in the stern of the _Sprite_ lighted the darkness with a ghastly glare.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading The glowing fire in the stern of the _Sprite_ lighted the darkness with a ghastly glare.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Matt was several moments realizing the terrible predicament in which Ross had placed him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHUMS TO THE RESCUE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHUMS TO THE RESCUE.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading The boat was on fire and speeding, with a lashed wheel, across the troubled waters of the lake.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Matt was several moments realizing the terrible predicament in which Ross had placed him.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The boat was on fire and speeding, with a lashed wheel, across the troubled waters of the lake.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What could Matt do to save himself?
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading The boat was on fire and speeding, with a lashed wheel, across the troubled waters of the lake.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Matt was several moments realizing the terrible predicament in which Ross had placed him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The glowing fire in the stern of the _Sprite_ lighted the darkness with a ghastly glare.
